Tip that Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevatorSmollett's lawyers have said the actor was angered and "victimized" by reports he may have played a role in staging the attack. While Anthony said the person's account has not been confirmed, Chicago PD plans to interview them on Tuesday (February 19).

It was her first match since since splitting with Sascha Bajin last week. "I still feel like I have a lot to learn".

The Romanian who is now without a coach, was more than pleased with her strong sprint finish to a match which lasted one hour, 20 minutes.

"My mindset now is just to finish the points as quick as possible", she said. "I think there should be more (Asian) girls looking at her and trying to work super hard". "I felt more relaxed in the final set, so I gained the match pretty well". Also I have no expectations. I feel that my game is pretty strong, also physically, even if I'm exhausted a little bit.

"I feel close to my highest level".

"Second set I was slowing down a little bit, so it's not a good sign", said Hsieh.

Osaka had not competed since winning the Australian Open in January for her second consecutive Grand Slam title, a victory that also allowed her to become the first tennisplayer from Asia to lead the rankings. Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei in action during the match against Japan's Naomi Osaka.

It was at this point that Osaka briefly broke down and had to hide her face as she wiped away tears.

But what of Naomi Osaka, who was playing her first tournament as the new World No1?

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